armed reconnaissance
noun
1
: reconnaissance by aircraft to locate and attack targets of opportunity in a general area rather than to attack predesignated targets
2
: air reconnaissance to locate and gather intelligence on targets in areas where lack of air superiority makes it necessary for the aircraft to fight its way in and out again
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“Armed reconnaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20reconnaissance. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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